When it comes to the finances of a wedding, things definitely tend to get tricky. Everyone?s financial situations are different, meaning there is really no one-size-fits-all when it comes to who pays for what at a wedding. However, there are traditions and customs that can act as a loose guide in this department of wedding planning. If you find yourself wondering what the groom?s family traditionally contributes to a wedding, we have you covered here.
Engagement Party

While not every couple has an engagement party, it is traditional for the groom?s family to host and pay for one if desired. If this is the case, they would be in charge of the planning of this party with input from the couple as well as the bride?s family.
Rehearsal Dinner Another pre-wedding event that is customary for the groom?s family to pay the tab for is the rehearsal dinner. This is another party that would be planned, in most part, by the family of the groom. The bride and groom should have input on the planning and the bride?s family should contribute to the guest list. The style, venue, theme, and size of this party is completely at the discretion of the planners, so it can be as luxe or as casual as desired.
Wedding Transportation

Another way that a groom?s family may be expected to contribute financially in a traditional sense is for wedding day transportation. This means any limousines that the wedding party or family members are taking as well as transportation to get guests from one point t...